City

Franklin, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

👥5,746Population
💰$90,869Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$263,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 16.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic16.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,798 (43.2%)
Some College628 (15.1%)
Associates530 (12.7%)
Bachelors256 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree922 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,869 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$263,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units2,837
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Franklin, NJ

Franklin is a city in New Jersey, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,746 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Franklin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,869 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.81%).

Franklin, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07416 5,746 $90,869 $263,600 $1,346 6.8% 28.3% 62.3%